How To Get a Temporary License after a DUI in SC Facing a drink driving offense such as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving with an unlawful concentration of alcohol Concentration (DUAC) has many collateral consequences that will impact your life almost immediately. In addition to the threat of a jail sentence or fines,… Read More
South Carolina Drug Penalties
Imposing harsh punishment for drug crimes has been the mantra of legislators around the country for over four decades now, ever since the Nixon era “War on drugs” began. Although many states have started to realize that arresting our way out of the problem simply hasn’t worked the new U.S. Attorney General has announced that… Read More
What does hand of one hand of all mean?
The state of South Carolina recognizes a legal theory called accomplice liability and it is often described as “the hand of one hand of all.” The hand of one hand of all applies when there are accomplices to a crime acting together. The Supreme Court of South Carolina in State v. Kelsey, held that “if… Read More
What is a target letter?
A target letter is a letter from the federal government telling you that you are a target for criminal prosecution. It is frequently used in white collar crimes and is typically the first sign that you are under investigation. A target can be defined as someone where the government believes there is substantial evidence. The target… Read More
Search warrant defenses
Challenging Probable cause A magistrate must conclude that probable cause exists before issuing a search warrant, but probable cause does not mean absolute certainty. Magistrates are concerned with probabilities and not certainties. The evidence contained in the affidavit need not be sufficient to support a conviction, or a verdict of guilty, or to establish guilt… Read More
